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Santos 4×3 Goiás
Santos overcomes Goiás in an electrifying 7-goal match and returns to victory after 12 games.
Santos entered the field with: João Paulo; João Lucas, Joaquim, Messias, and Kevyson; Fernández and Sandry (Vinícius Baliero); Lucas Lima (Luan Dias) and Lucas Braga (Luiz Filipe); Marcos Leonardo (Bruno Mezenga) and Mendoza.
Meanwhile, Goiás started with: Tadeu; Maguinho, Lucas Halter, Bruno Melo, and Sander; Willian (Morelli) and Zé Ricardo (João Magno); Anderson (Matheusinho), Guilherme, Diego Gonçalves (Alesson), and Palacios (Luís Oyama); Matheus Peixoto.
The match started slow and tactical, and the first dangerous chance came at the 15th minute with Marcos Leonardo’s goal. After a steal in the attack, Lucas Lima passed to the number 9, who evaded the defender and placed it in the left corner past Tadeu.
Santos extended their lead at the 29th minute, once again with top scorer Marcos Leonardo. The play began with goalkeeper João Paulo’s long pass to João Lucas, the right-back advanced and crossed the ball at waist height, and the center forward found the back of the net.
At the 33rd minute, Goiás threatened with a beautiful shot by Zé Ricardo. The midfielder struck it into the top corner, João Paulo deflected it onto the crossbar.
At the 39th minute, Goiás reduced the lead with Guilherme Marques scoring from a penalty kick. Kevyson fouled Maguinho in the box, and after a VAR review, the referee awarded the penalty. The midfielder struck it powerfully to the left corner and converted.
In the 45th minute, Santos extended their lead with a counter-attack. Marcos Leonardo won the ball, advanced, and played a through pass to Mendoza, who sprinted with great speed, went one-on-one with Tadeu, and placed it in the bottom left corner of the goal.
In the second half, Esmeraldino (Goiás) pulled one back once again through Guilherme Marques at the 15th minute. With his right foot, he smashed a long-range shot.
Goiás equalized through an aerial play at the 35th minute. Guilherme took the corner kick, and João Magno headed it at the near post, beating the Santos goalkeeper.
At the 44th minute, Luan Dias delivered a free-kick into the box, and Bruno Arleu controversially awarded a penalty for the collision between Halter and Joaquim. The VAR, disagreeing with the decision, called the referee, who went to the monitor but upheld his position. Mendoza struck the penalty with power, into the right corner, leaving Tadeu no chance, sealing the final score.
Photo: Raul Baretta/ Santos FC
Vasco 0x1 Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro defeated Vasco at São Januário with a goal by Filipe Machado from a free kick.
Cuiabá 1×1 Bahia
Cuiabá and Bahia drew 1-1 at Arena Pantanal. Deyverson opened the scoring from a penalty kick early in the game, but Bahia equalized with an own goal by Alan Empereur.
Coritiba 3×1 América-MG
Coritiba came from behind to defeat América and secure their second consecutive victory. Juninho opened the scoring for Coelho, while Alef Manga, Robson, and Victor Luis netted goals for Coxa.
Atlético-MG 0x1 Corinthians
Corinthians surprises and defeats Galo at Mineirão with a goal by Róger Guedes.
Palmeiras 1×1 Flamengo
In the clash of the two Brazilian football powerhouses, Palmeiras and Flamengo draw with goals from the star players Dudu and Arrascaeta.
Fluminense 2×0 Internacional
In Enner Valencia’s debut, Fluminense defeats Inter at Maracanã with goals from Cano and Martinelli.
Bragantino 0x0 São Paulo
Bragantino and São Paulo draw without goals at Nabi Abi Chedid.
Fortaleza 1×0 Athletico-PR
Fortaleza scores late with Yago Pikachu and defeats Furacão at Castelão.
Grêmio 0x2 Botafogo
In the clash between the leader and the runner-up, Botafogo comes out on top and wins with goals from Eduardo and Carlos Alberto at the Arena.
Table Brasileirão
Photo: Globoesporte
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Written by Henry Miller.
